Founded 1925 President - Mr Cerald Stevens

Wldecombe-ln-the-Moor now eight bells

Widecombe, known as the Ca­ be welcome, as always. All en­ Freddie Miners, Henry moving thedral of the Moor, is to have quiries to Mike Pascoe, 1 to Ashburton. The Pascoe fam­ two further bells added. � all Manor Cottage, Widecombe-in-­ ily was essentially from Buck­ started in September 2002 the-Moor, TQ13 7TB. Phone: land where seven brothers when Mary Mousley, a Church­ 01364 621220. and a sister five of which with Special points Interest:of warden's wife donated a good Widecombe ringing was in its their Father were ringers in the sum of money towards install� heyday in the mid to late 50s area. So you can see ringing is • Edgar Cole a_s Ufe President ing 8 bells in Widecombe tower. with Bill Miners captain very much in the Pascoe blood. • A sad d_ay for The new frame was already (Bernard's Father). Other ring­ When Bill Miners died in 1969 adapted. Mike Pascoe, captain ers included Ernes\, Henry and the captaincy was taken over • Rewl't$ from Deaneries of Widecombe organised his Herbert (Pickles) Pascoe, Reg for just one year by Herbert's family to finance the purchase Norrish, Frank Dowrick, Les son Graham before leaving the • AGM Report from of one of the bells. In a very Edworthy and Geoff Hannaford. area. At this point Ernest be­ short time the project took off, Most older ringers will remem­ came a very reluctant captain o Association notices the faculty was obtained and ber captain Bill who was a real until his death in 1994. The ot Competition results_ the PCC agreed to fund the re­ character. He suffered a num­ Pascoe dynasty did not end mainder of the work. ber of heart attacks, amputa­ there, Michael (Ernest's son) • Retired Ringers holiday Installation is planned for the tion of a leg but still managed took the helm from then until week beginning 9'" December to climb the steps at Wide­ the present day. 2002. The bells were cast at combe and ring. Frank Dowrick Ernes\ rang at Widecombe for th Inside thisIssue: Whitechapel Foundry on 19 was the first member to pass more than 50 years and almost November and are to be in· away suddenly at only a mod­ invariably rang the 2"' bell in Officersof theDevon Association 2 stalled by Andrew Nicholson. est age, Bill continued as cap­ the original six. it is therefore The dedication will take place tain until 1969 with Ernes\ and very apt that the new 2nd in the as soon as possible after Christ­ Herbert ever present joined pea I of 8 will be the Pascoe mas. Ringers from all over will occasionally by Bernard and bell. letters 3

A Certain Resonance from within 4 by Colln Adams Edgar Cole as Honorary Life President Bell RestorationFund update 5 The 68th AGM on 9tll November presented with a framed tap­ that on returning to Highbick­ 2002 was an historic occasion estry picture. Taken by sur­ ington at midnight they cele­ Spot light on 6 when Edgar Cole was elected prise, Edgar, in his own words brated by having a ring only to as Honorary Life President. said that he was flabber­ be confronted by the vicar who Edgar is certainly well-known gasted. Edgar, who will be 83 was not amused. After a while Association notices 7 for all his work for the Associa­ on 29th December started ring­ the team did break up and tion over the years and well ing in 1938r. Edgar was bitten Edgar then spent 30 years of respected as a judge. This hon­ by the bug and recalls that competition ringing for the Wl1nkllesRounds 8 our was certainly a surprise for when the team had their first highly successful teams of Edgar and at the AGM he was win, they were so enthusiastic and . Page4 Volume1, lss.ue ll Dev()n Call$-Decembi>r2002

This continued at Lydforcl not to t.H:� prepat(X! to stay that '2 bope tbat the Edgar and Shelia were married when a further team had to be long. lhe few who lwep Uv.:. DetiOflAssotiation at Bow In October 1963 and disqualified. Edgar recalls that interest going will be the one�.> moved to Ashreigney where he this was quite eventful. who count." mill stay united was Captain for :1.5 years and Ringing has always been his Edgar was hopeful that things amltvork the team had many successes chief interest and still has will progress and he men·· !ogetber: " especially on lighter peals. great interest in the welfare of tioned Dave Trist and the train­ Mr Cole was secretary of the the Association. He said "! ing and novice competitions. Devon Association for 28 years hope that the Devon Associa· He said that you cannot have and then president elect and tion will stay united and work too many ideas. then elected as President As together. There were marked Edgar was also noted for his Secretary Edgar recalls that he differences between North and driving skills. He had to face was thrown in at the deep end South but now they are all of many a ribbing from his pas­ and things did get out of hand. the same mind and enjoy each sengers, the time he drove into At his first Devon 6 bell compe· others company". Edgar said the hedge-and on another oc· titlon at Dlttisham he had to "We need more youngsters to casion into beer crates caus­ recommend that a number of come along, they think they ing his passengers to run all teams had to be disqualified can learn in a few weeks but it over the car park picking up for not being present on time. takes years and they appear the rolling bottles.

A Sad Day for St James', Ashrelgney

Mr John Dummett writes: "The have left us Saturday October 5th was a ringing world and their dedica· when family and friends were a marvellous legacy very said day for the tower tion was recognised as second present. The PCC presented ringers when Edgar and Shella to none. Over the years they Edgar and Sheila with a paint· of which we JIJi!! Cote left their home In the par· had both taught many the art ing of St James' church and all do our best to ish of Ashrelgney and moved of church bell ringing. They the ringers gift was a large to Dulverton. We all wish them have left us a marvellous leg­ Ruby bowl en· continue to keep good health and happiness In acy of which we will all do our graved with a picture of the . " their new home. Edgar as Cap­ best to continue with the indis­ church and the Ringers grate· gomg... tain, and Shella, rang in St pensable help from our own ful thanks. The new captain of James' for nearly 40 years and ringing colleagues of Burring. Ashreigney is John Dummett will be greatly missed espe· ton and Highbickington. The and he can be contacted at : 3 cially for all the work they un­ tower ringers with the help of The Terrace, Ashreigney, dertook for the church. Both the PCC gave Edgar and Sheila Chumleigh, EX18 7LX, 01769 were well known figures in the a marvellous leaving party 520407.

Officers of the Devon Association

The election of officers at the North Committee were Messrs Horace Clements as outgoing AGM were: President-Gerald M Phillips (Chair), G Arscott, C President stated he had thor· Stevens, President Elect-Harry Nicholls, S Cooper, J Enderson, oughly enjoyed the honour and Bardens, Chairman-Brian L Quance, D Conway and J that the friendship had been Drake, Secretary-Jeremy Conibear. South Committee beyond his expectations. Oarke, Assistant Secretary· were Messrs J Rhymes (chair), Horace thanked the Officers Clive Ward. Treasurer-lvor J Bint, B Osborne. G Boucher, and also Brian for his 25 years Hookway, Publicity·Michael M Sharland, J Kelly, R Trout of unbroken service as Chair­ Webster, Training-David Trist, and A Brown. Congratulations man. Horace wished Gerald Guild Liaison-lan A very. Central to those elected and thanks to Stephens every success as Elected representativesappointed Council representatives were all officers who had served the President and also congratu· Mervyn Way and Paul Pascoe. Association for the past year. rated Harry Bardens. Volume 1, l�ue 9 . !'age3 Devon Calls - !lecember2002

The AGM was held at Zeal Mary. 3, Laptord. 4. Zeal and ring with their colleagues Deamr)! Monachorum on 10 July and Monachorum. 5. Co!ebrooke. away from the competition the officers were: The top ringing was of a good arena. There were a number of Open D(!)! Mr R Wright (President) standard and 1. Zeal Mona­ towers who were not able to 7 June 2003 Mr K Down (Chairman) chorum. 2. . 3. have a competition team or Mr J Kings (Vice Chairman) Sandford. 4. Poughill. enough ringers on a Sunday Mr B Robinson (Treasurer) The winter league will take and would like an opportunity Mrs Down (Secretary). place on the third Tuesday of to have a day ringing in other The Annual Deanery Festival each month starting in Octo­ towers. Further details will be was held at on 7 ber. available nearer the date. September 2002 and Mervyn The Deanery Open Day with be Way judged the two competi­ 7 June 2003. This will be an The Chairman and secretary tions. The results were close opportunity for all the ringers can be contacted on 01363 with 1. Sandford. 2. Down St of the deanen; to get together 82204.

With the Foot and Mouth be­ 7. B. 8. Appledore B. tower. The first took place at "Based on the hind us, our AGM took place in Novice Section. Utt!e Torrington on 18 October June. The annual ringing festi� 1. . where 30 people gathered to success ofthis val at the end of July was held 2. Buckland . ring and partake of tea and venture another at Woolsery. The results were: The numbers were slightly biscuits. Thanks to the hosts Open Section. down this year, perhaps due to for making local arrangements one Jvi/1 be held 1. . the Queen's Golden Jubilee and providing the refresh� " 2. St Petrock. celebrations. Many thanks to ments. Based on the success in the Spring.. 3. Taw & Torridge. 4. Kenn. our hosts at Woolsery for their of this venture another one will Torridge Section. organisation and tea. be held in the Spring at Brad­ 1. South Tawton. At the AGM, the Guild decided ford. 2. Littleham. 3. Torrington. to try a new venture to encour.· 4. Petersmar!and. age social ringing and hold a Brian Broadhurst. 5. Appledore. 6. . social evening at a Guild Honorary Secretary.

Letters

9th November 2002 child In church would be time that it was pulled out and ".Speaking as one Dear Sir, admonished. One "Elder" some changes are rung? lt was with some incredulity even had tfle temerity, in his Which after all this is the aim of the older that I attended my flrstAGM of admonishment, to state that of the association, (to foster members, the the Association although I the association had bumbled the art of Devonshire call­ have been an affiliated along for the last 75 years change ringing), and just like a youngsters, just as member for the last 7 years. I without any formality and did heavy tenor bell, if the present in ringing, was expecting a lively debate not need it now. Hardly committee officials are not after the arguments that have fonvard looking. strong enough or have the will mqy make afew gone on in the recent past to pull it off its "stay" and ring lt certainly lived up to a mistakes.. " with some innovative new previous subscribers the changes then maybe it ideas and progress made in description concerning should be handed over to the grasping the mettle and graveyards but I would go one younger element. Speaking as jumping Into the 21" century. further and say that lt has one of the older members, the However it seemed to take the died and the officials are dug youngsters, just as in ringing, form of a Requiem Mass with up, dusted down, dressed in may make a few mistakes to the agenda delivered in the their Sunday best and start with but as they get to form of a mantra that had not exhibited on odd occasions grips with the skills they soon changed for centuries. When and then returned to whence outstrip their elders, although some young "w hipper they came. lt seemed to me, their elders would never admit snapper" spoke up he to use campanology parlance, it. received harsh looks from the that the association had been Yours sincerely, "Elders" and was told to be rung up, set on its "stay" and "Off-Struck" quiet just as a troublesome there it has remained. /s it not (Name and address supplied) . . . · · .. · . ··· · · .... •..· .··.·· . 1'!!�4 · . .· Voluf(le.1,lss.ue 9 DIA•onC�lls cpe�mber2002 .

''tbe tretnendous As I left North 1awton and jour­ course to do so without creat·· acting as a platform enabling amotmt rf JJJork neyed home following the As· ing misunderstanding and HI us to work with purpose and sociation AGM I felt a deep feeling. Not easy given our harmony. Far more enjoyable that Edgar did sense of pride coupled with a diverse membership and the than spending some of our for the Devon certain amount of sadness. fact that not everyone is com· time on personal side issues. Pride, as I witnessed the way fortable speaking in front of a All these points taken with a _/lss-ociation n in which so many people gave large group. healthy Balance Sheet and the up their Saturday afternoon to How fortunate we are though fact that the association is travel to the heart of Devon in to have in our group those who probably in a better position order to reaffirm their mem­ are senior, experienced and financially now than at any

bership to our organisation. To blessed with wisdom. You time in its history, reaffirms experience, first hand, the know who they are. These the commitrnent from both business of the afternoon and stalwarts of our fraternity were affiliated towers and our offi­ to be given the opportuni1y to ringing, competing and attend· cers. shape the Association's future. ing association meetings long Just before I close I cannot Pride, in the way that our or·· before I was. And probably you help but feel that. there are ganisation took the opportu­ as well. Equally, we are fortu­ times when we do not cherish nity to recognise, and reward, nate to have a sizeable group all that we have. I have high­ the tremendous amount of of young ringers scattered lighted how rich our rt.-">Sources work that Edgar did for the across the county. These of a human kind are. Similarly, "Together 1ve can Devon Association whilst act­ young people demonstrate as you know, we are richly preserve and ing as secretary. A post he enthusiasm for ringing and a served with ringable peals held for almost twen1y-five strong commitment towards here in Devon. lt is surely in­ mhance the years! Pride, in the way that the Devon Association and its cumbent on all of us to do all work rf our outgoing President carried future. In between there are we can to use our talent and out his duties and the way in those who attended the AGM skills to preserve bellringing in the Devon which our new President so because they feel a sense of this lovely county of ours. Association rf warmly embraced his new role. duty. Such people turn up on The Annual Dinner (and Pride, when I saw the result of Sundays, and practice nights dance), the competitions (and Ringers". the Annual Draw and the in the depth of winter. These now a novice competition}, and amount to be passed across to folk belong to an affiliated the Annual Draw. All are im­ the DCBRF. (In excess of tower and their contribution portant events. However, one £2,500.) The sadness I shall ensures both directly and indi· that I always enjoy has just touch on later. rectly that bellringing, and the taken place. lt is our Annual The resonance of the meeting Devon Association of Ringers Combined Carol Service. Held lingered with me for several continues. They are the salt of this year at Exeter Cathedral days. Brought about of course the earth. Leaving aside their on Saturday 14th. December at through recently introduced obvious loyally, how lucky we 3.00pm. I did look forward to changes that now give our are to have such a broad being there. How uplifting to members a better opportuni1y range of talent and potential hear so many ringers voices to have their say. A healthy amongst us. Together we can given full reign. With ringing move in my view. Far better to preserve and enhance the taking place also lt was quite a create an atmosphere in which work of the Devon Association moving event. I hoped to see people feel space is available. of Ringers. so many of you there. Space and time in which to A constitution should help us The sad point. I think I shall articulate their views and di­ (most reputable organisations leave this for another time. gest the reactions from fellow have one). A constitution that members. The challenge un­ is clear and uncluttered will Wishing everyone a very Happy der these circumstances is of provide us with a framework, Christmas and New Year.

Reportfrom the AGM -Importantdates and Information

Dinner and dance 8March North.Ciovelly Dodbrooke. Messrs Pascoe, to be held at the Novice Camp at 24May Colo, W Avery, I A very and Waie Inn, 22March- Annual Dinner at Minor Final at Littleham MrsMortimore. ­ Zeal Monochorum 14 June Messrs. Drake, Hookway, 26 April Major Final at Staverton Hockin, Way and Arscott. on22 March 8 Bell BucklandMonochorum Judges Minor-Messrs. Facey, 10May· 6 Bell Qualifier 8 bell· Messrs. Hookway, Phil· Hockin, Rhymes, Bardens at 7.30pm South-Dodbrooke lips, Trout, Osborne and Cole. and Mrs Stevens Volume 1,lssue 9 Page$ Devoncans- December 2002

A New Constitution? promote and encourage the Deaneries were not repre­ Next Committee At the AGM in November a mo­ art of call change ringing, but sented. Some may say that Meeting at tion was passed that a Consti­ how should we be formed and they have a choice of attend­ tution be considered. Jonathan how should we go about this ing the AGM or not, but, do we North TaJ/Jton Bint and several others have task? Do we need rules or do want to encourage a wider on 13 .rebruary independently come up with we all know what to do? To selection at the AGM so that some proposals and these wll! have a worthwhile constitution more take part in the decisions 2003 at 7.30pm be considered by the Commit­ will need the support of all. We that are made. tee when they meet at the are a democratic organisation Public Liability Insurance Mortimore Rooms in North and it is hoped that what the The meeting empowered the Tawton church at 7.30pm on Committee proposes will be Treasurer to seek a suitable 13 February 2003. Proposals supported by all, this should Public Liability Insurance. To will be circulated prior to that not however, prevent ques· meet the cost the Affiliation date so that the Committee tions from being asked. Fees will rise from £3 a tower has time to talk to other ring­ Terms of reference have been to £5 a tower and the competi­ ers and consider the propos­ sort for guidance for example tion entry fees will rise from £1 a Is. A constitution for the by Devon Calls, not to tell the to £J.. 50 a rope as from the Devon Association is nothing editor what to do, but to give next AGM. The Treasurer did new. When formed in 1925 guidance and suggestions, the report that the number of Affili­ there were some objectives same with out Web Site. There ated Towers was slightly down stated. lt has been proposed should be some common from last year and it is hoped by a number of members that stated aims so that there is no that all ringers will encourage the Committee should look at misunderstanding. Is the every tower to affiliate. Precise our aims and consider a num­ newsletter value for money, terms of the insurance policy ber of rules. Aims and objec­ how often should it be pub­ will be circulated in due course tives are important so that lished, let your committee so that all affiliated towers are everyone is aware of the com­ member know. At the AGM aware of what is covered and mon purpose. Briefly, we all there was concern that certain when.

Bell Restoration fund Update

Here are some facts and fig� reserve in a deposit account award to Westward Ho! We '� ofar thisyear, ures for 2002 and some news with the Central Board of Fi­ also expect to be able to grants totalling from the DCBRF committee nance of the Church of Eng­ award small grants to Kenner� meeting held on 25 October. land. Many thanks for all these leigh and Milton Combe in the £8500 So far this year, grants total­ donations, particularly the con­ near future on confirmation of have been paid on ling £8500 have been paid on tributions from a tower that's the cost of restoring bells completion of restoration work recently benefited from a grant there for chiming. completionqf at: (you know who you arel), from The work planned at restorationJ/Jork" • Staverton - £3000 the Guild Quarter Peal Day and is a huge project with the cost • St Andrew's, the large sum from the pro­ of restoring the eight esti­ - £2000 ceeds of the Association Draw. mated at £100,000 (excluding • Lamerton - £500 At the October meeting, the the cost of the planned aug­ • Fremington - £3000 Committee agreed to award mentation to ten bells). The grants as follows, in addition to Committee felt that a larger On 25 October, the amount in those already promised: grant could not be awarded at the Fund's current account present in view of the financial • had therefore fallen to £3766 - £2000 resources currently available, from the sum of £10861 held • Crediton - £3000 existing commitments and the in that account at the begin­ • Shebbear - £150 costly restorations planned at, ning of 2002. During Novem­ • Slapton - £100 for example, and St Michael's, . We ber, I have, however, received • Westward Hol - £450 donations totalling £3208, and shall review the situation at our next meeting, in March these have brought the The Fund was set up to sup­ 2003. amount in the current account port restoration of bells hung Mary Mears. to a much healthier £6974, in for chiming, as well as those addition to the £2500 held in rung full circle, hence the 30 November 2002. Page6 Volume 1, Issue9 Devon Calls· December2002

Spot light on Lamerton· Handbell competition

The handbell festival at Lamer­ Shield for best junior perform­ Great Britain. Lamerton is the uGeo.ffr� Hill ton is the first Saturday in Oc­ ance went to the Wearing oldest registered team. The joined the team in tober. This started in 1973 Brothers from Gullworthy they team attends numerous ral­ with 4 teams, Lamerton, also won the Roy Bould Cup for 1963 and is a lies, anti even some interna­ Lifton, Whitchurch and Stoke the most improved perform­ tional events. The team has to jou11der member Damerell. Lamerton church ance. work hard from September to of the Handbell needed funds and a festival The competition is certainly a January. The South West group was held. In 1994 the festival sight. One team had two ladies have there own carol service, Ringers of was so large that it moved to who rang a choice of up to 15 thts year it was held at St. Leo­ Great Britainn. the Parish Hall and has been bells between them. All teams nards, Exeter on 7 December there ever since. are catered for, from accom­ followed by a concert. Dona­ There are now 6 trophies to plished ringers to beginners as tions are to a local charity. win and the judges certainly the competition is to encour­ You are never too old or too have their work cut out for age ringers of all abilities. The young to ring handbells. them. Callington won the over­ proceeds this year went to the Geoff's daughter, Shirley, all tune ringing with St Dominic St Lukes Hospice at Plymouth. started when she was 5 and winning the best peal. Torbell Geoffrey Hill joined the team in now helps to train young from won the 1963 and is a founder mem­ teams and this assisted with best 4 in hand and the Firkins ber of the Handbell Ringers of her teacher training.

Other news

Lamerton Draw Account Clock Chimes {The draw The bell frame has been re- You may not have see the lt must not have escaped your account showed paired along with a new floor Treasurer's accounts pre­ attention the publicity when and joists. The work amounted sented at the AGM but the the chimes of Totnes were si­ the best ever to £8,000. Fortunately the late amount to carry forward was lenced because of complaints. profit.. " Miss Olive Luce bequeathed a £5,625. The Draw Account This has now been resolved sum of money and the PCC profit was £2,713 and the sum with decibel readings taking made up the difference. This of £2,700 was donated to the place and the chimes sound­ parishioner learnt to ring later Devon Church Bell Restoration ing once again at night time. in life and has now repaid Fund. The draw account Bill Sanders Lamerton beyond belief. lt was showed the best ever profit Bill, Captain of and pleasing to hear that Lamerton and Julia Endacott wishes to a worthy judge, who taught our also helped ringing at Walk­ thank everyone who supported Secretary to ring, passed away hampton. and helped the raffle. on 8 December 2002.

DeaneryNews

Newton Abbot, lppiepen and lett {Secretary) and M Webster Chagtord {NAin (Treasurer). The Deanery Festi­ At a coffee morning held at The annual Carol Service will val will be held at Collaton St Chagtord in October the bell­ be held at on Mary on 3 May at 4pm. ringers raised a staggering Wednesday 18th December at £688 thanks to the efforts of Okehampton 7.30 p.m. Open ringing before many ringers, truly a team ef­ The Deanery meeting is held and following the service. fort. This was a fund raising on the 1st Friday in March and jesture and various donations Totnes the deanery competition on were made to charities with At the AGM the following offi­ 1st Saturday in June. Officers the Devon Church Bell Reso­ cers were elected: Mike Hallett elected were B. Drake, Chair­ tration Fund benefiting by {Chairman), Horace Clements man, J. Bint, Secretary and £100. (Vice Chairman) Elizabeth Hal- Julia Endacott as Treasurer. Vo!um� ].,Issue.$ P�ge7 tlcevon Calls -tlecel1lbm 2002

Dinner and Dance Novice Competition 2003 thusiasm and interest at previ· "Bntb11siasm The Dinner and Dance this To be held on Saturday 8 ous competitions has been and interest year will be at the Waie Jnn at March 2003 at Christow. One tremendous. Towers must be Zeal Monachorum on 22 section for round ringing and affiliated. There are two tro­ at previous March 2003 at 7 .30pm. The the other for call change ring· phies and certificates will be competitions £15 ing. There wHi be no rising or cost will be and will in·· awarded to all competing bas been elude a three course meal lowering, all ringing will be off teams. If a tower enters more (choice of two sweets) coffee the stay. than one team, it may only tmJJ8ndous". and music by Derek Hutchings. Round ringing will begin at borrow one ringer per team Please support this event. 1pm with change ringing to and no person shaH ring more Next Committee Meeting follow. Christow has 8 bells than once. Please contact the 13 February 2003 at 7.30 in and we will be using the back secretary to enter or obtain the Mortimore Rooms at South 6, the tenor weighs 11.5 cwt. A more information. Early entry Tawton. ringers service and light re� is advised, since numbers may Next AGM freshments is planned. This be restricted. At North Tawton 8 November will be the FOURTH time that JJ Darke (Honorary Secretary) at 2.15pm. this competition is staged. En· Tel: 01395 863293

Competitions

The third annual St Andrew's, 13.30. Entry Fee £1.50. Editorial Kenn, ringing festival will take The "60 on Thirds" competi· Do you wish to advertise your Doyou wisb to place on Saturday 22 March tion will start at 15.00 with competitions in this news!et� advertiseyo11r 2003. timed requested rings by ter? What would you prefer to To encourage new ringers it is teams at the hour, 20 past see in the newsletter? Please competitions in intended to hold a Novices and 20 to the hour. The last send details, any newsworthy Competition before for the ring will be at 19.20. Entry Fee items and �ven results, or any tbis newsletter? Kenn Raddenbury Shield and £4.50. Teas will be available comments, to : Michael Webster Reg Staddon Memorial Shield. throughout the afternoon from (Publicity Officer) Novices will be judged on five 15.00. Any tower interested in 5 Kings Rydon Close, minutes ·of round ringing, off the Novices Section, please , the stays. The novices section contact either Marcus Tape, Totnes, TQ9 6QG, will be for TEN teams ringing Captain, on 01392 6796670 tel: 01803 782591, e-mail between 13.45 and 15.00 or John Staddon, Secretary/ [email protected] with the draw being made at Treasr. on (01392 203772).

Other results

South Devon Eight Bell 7. Klngsbridge. 5. Buckland in the Moor "Resultsfrom The AGM is held at Upton 8. Stoke Gabriel. 6. St Columb A. 7. S outb De!)on Church Hall, Torquay on the The Top Ringing Trophy has Kilkhampton 8 Bell last Saturday in February. The been found after missing for 4 8 Bell and of 1. Eggbuckland. 2. South Brent competition is held on the first years. organised a S tratton and 3. Buckland in the Moor. Saturday in October. This wonderful spread and local year's host tower was St towers were available. 4. Lamerton. 5. Paignton Ki!kbampton. " 6. Mary's Brixham. The results: Stratton and Kilkhampton 1. . 7. St Columb A. 8. St Columb B Stratton 8 bell featured 9 2. Exeter Cathedral. teams and the results of the The Stratton 6 Bell competition 3. Buckland in the Moor. first seven places were : was won by Eggbuckland and 4. South Brent. 1. Lamerton. 2. Eggbuckland the Kilkhampton 6 bell by Chit· 5. . 6. Lamerton. 3. Chittlehampton. 4. Paignton tlehampton. ------�------

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Wrlnklies Rounds by Off-Struck

For those that have never to turn out to be the exact op­ out of necessity a few of our heard of the "Wrinklies" we are posite. No one got lost al­ members were forced to try �--�- a group of ringers mainly re­ though a few had a near miss. them. We all agreed that the tired, see the article below, but The church is situated about hostelry was to be highly rec­ really includes anybody who half a mile outside the village ommended. After we had has the second Wednesday of of on the side of a eaten, short speeches were the month free with nothing small hill with the only habita­ made thanking the organisers better to do than meet at a tion nearby being a large beef and also one discussing our couple of obscure country vil­ farm. Jack and Jeanne Thomas trip to Exeter at Christmas. lage churches in order to ring and John Moody the organis­ After finishing lunch we made the bells. We usually number ers of the day greeted us on our way to nearby Newton St about 40, including ringers arrival with coffee and biscuits Cyres to "ring off' lunch. This St Cyr& St Julitta, and wives, and it tends to be laid on for the price of a dona­ peal of eight proved a little NewtonSt Cyres more of a social group rather tion to the Crediton Bell Resto­ more difficult for some with than an elitist ringing group. ration Fund. lt was also to this each bell having a characteris­ We take great pleasure in en­ fund that the "rope" money tic of its own. The bells had a joying lunch at a local hostelry was donated. pleasing mellow tone consider­ just as much as we do the ring­ Ringing commenced and it ing they tended to ere on the ing. The ringers tend to come proved to be an enjoyable peal side of a light eight. from all over but mainly an to ring. Anyway the local in­ Thank you, on behalf of all of area of south Devon. Churches habitants (a heard of bullocks) us who enjoyed the day, the are usually selected from the did not complain. The dulcet church and tower officials who Cornish borders to Topsham tones of Chris Clayton calling permitted us to use their bells. along the coast and as far the changes was missed, as If you would like to join us in inland as Okehampton. In the he was absent, and we all our antics of annoying, sorry, summer a trip farther a field is celebrated in keeping Bernard introducing mainly South organised last summers trip Miners (our other soft spoken Devon to the joys of call being a trip to Cumberland. caller) from calling the change ringing and partaking In November 2002 we all changes. (it's a joke Bernard). of a social lunch. We meet on made are way to the wild and At about 12.30p.m. we retired the second Wednesday of the 1'Ringing woolly remote regions of east to the "Red Lion" in Shobrooke month between March and Devon and Shobrooke, ringers and enjoyed a very well pre­ December. commenced and arriving from the waste of the sented and tasty meal. The We tend to be mainly from the itproved to be , the depths of choice was traditional roast retired age group but that is darkest Dartmoor and beyond beef or turkey followed by a only because they tend to be an et!Jqyablepeal". and all points west of Somer­ choice of excellent sweets and the people that are free at set and also stretching into then coffee all for £6.50. You those dates but we do have Cornwall. In the morning the cannot say that at today's members of younger age weather, for November, was prices that is not value for groups so no one is precluded. perfect for travelling with the money. It being a licensed Any enquiries to: sun bursting through the premises there was a full se­ Bernard Miners, telephone clouds. The return journey was lection of ales and the like so 01803 843 7 48.

Devon Retired Campanologists Lake District Holiday

Since 1997, regularly, on the June 10th to 14th. Husbands, on the journey up and back. second Wednesday of each wives and individuals totally All ringers, no matter what abil­ month an ever growing group 48 people, of whom 34 were ity and experience rang to­ of Retired and Semi -retired ringers, were transported to gether in peals of bells from 6 ringers meet somewhere In the Lakes by the excellent ser­ to 12. Every peal throughout Devon or NE Cornwall to enjoy vices of Hookways Pleasure­ the week being made up of a a day of ringing. In 2001 it was ways Coaches to the Queens different team resulted an suggested by the eo-founders Hotel in Ambleside where the every Increasing sense of ca­ of the group, Pat Johnstone & party occupied the entire Ho­ maraderie. The great success Bernard Miners to hold a week tel. Indulgent ringing occupied resulting in another week or­ long trip to the Lake District to most waking hours of Tuesday, ganised for 2003 in South ring during June. This was en­ Wednesday and Thursday in Wales. John Staddon 01392 Ringers and friendson tile thusiastically welcomed and Towers around the Lake Dis­ 203772. (Trip eo-organiser LakeDlstJ1ct Holiday the trip was set for the week of trict with ringing taking place with Bernard Miners).